Study location	United Kingdom, Bradford
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	I600

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Good results in English and Mathematics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0 TOEFL (IBT): overall score of at least 80, and sub-tests not less than 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking CAE: C

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. bradford.ac.uk/..nce-for-games-bsc-3-years

Overview

Computer Science for Games is a well-established industry inspired programme which gives you all the benefits of Computer Science, with specific experience of how it applies to the design and creation of computer games.

This course shares a common first year with all our other Computer Science programmes, allowing you to transfer between them before the start of the second year if you feel an alternative course suits you better.

Computer Science for Games will give you a strong foundation within mainstream computing topics, enriched and enhanced with specific subjects focussing on games technologies, approaches for design, content creation and AI.

The course aims to produce graduates that are ready to enter the job market with a strong skillset and an understanding of how game development teams work together effectively.

Career opportunities

Career prospects for this course are exceptionally strong and give you tremendous flexibility to undertake a wide variety of career paths. All of our courses cover core and fundamental knowledge and skills in Computing which put our graduates in an excellent position to succeed in an increasingly digital world. Almost every industry in the world benefits from Computing technology and approaches, and need graduates with relevant skills to propel them forward into the future.
Computing underpins the modern world and we envisage our graduates as a key part of shaping our future.

Computer Science for Games combines core Computing topics with contextual and specific learning in games design and development. Graduates form this course will be well equipped to embark upon a career in the games industry, equipped with knowledge and skills in games design, development and the range of roles common in games companies. Career prospects are not limited to the games industry though, with a strong set of general and specific Computing skills in every year of the course enabling graduates to gain employment in a wide range of Computing related roles.

Examples of careers from recent Computing graduates include: Games Developer, Software Developer, System Architect, Data Scientist, IT Teacher, and many others.